Cured Beef Heart in Tin Cans from China
Bovine beef heart that has been cured and preserved in airtight tin cans, offering a shelf-stable delicacy. Classified under HTS 1602.50.07.40 because it is other cured or pickled bovine meat offal in airtight containers, excluding corned beef and free of cereals or vegetables. The preservation method and packaging determine its precise tariff placement.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed processing records showing curing without cereal binders to confirm classification
• Comply with FSIS prior approval for canned meat products and ensure bilingual labeling
• Avoid misdeclaration of container type, as non-airtight packaging could trigger reclassification